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LAUSD Announces Staff Layoffs Due to $877M Budget Shortfall

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
4,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~6.7%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
4,000 OF 60,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has announced layoffs affecting approximately 4,000 employees due to a significant budget shortfall of $877 million. This decision comes as the district grapples with financial challenges, prompting the need to reduce its workforce to maintain fiscal stability. The layoffs are part of broader efforts to address the budget crisis and ensure the continuation of essential educational services. The district is working to minimize the impact on students and families while navigating these difficult financial circumstances.

LAUSD cut 4,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 6.7% of the 60,000 people LAUSD employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at LAUSD since October 2023, affecting a combined 10,814 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

LAUSD cut 4,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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